There are three different types of motors used in the industry today. These three types are General Purpose, Servo, and Spindle motors. Each of these types of motors is similar but also unique at the same time and that is why you would need to send your motor to a specialized repair shop.Read More

We will be highlighting Sigma- V series drive from Yaskawa this month. The SGDV-Sigma-V is an AC servo pack capable of ranges anywhere from 30 W all the way up to 55 kW. It takes power input anywhere from 100-480 VAC. This series features upgraded tuning procedures to better adjust to the new system and improved data communication. Read More

When it comes to motor failures, bearing related incidences are the cause of nearly half of the failures. These types of problems are generally due to the bearing itself wearing down over time, leading to a rough rotation and extra friction which will pull the excess load, or the housing that the bearings sit in has begun to wear down and allows play for the bearing. Read More

This month we will be spotlighting SGMAH motors. The SGMAH motor is part of the Yaskawa AC Servo motor line that can be with or without gear. The one that we will be highlighting will be without gear. This specific model is part of their Sigma II product line that also encompasses AC Servo Drives. Read More